NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the New York Jets have released quarterback Greg McElroy.

The former Alabama quarterback was sidelined during the Jets’ final two preseason games due to injuries. McElroy made his NFL debut on December 2, 2012 against the Arizona Cardinals, helping the Jets to a 7-6 victory. He was selected by the Jets in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.